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Activity descriptionEnd of life (EOL) is a frequent occurrence in the long-term care (LTC) setting as approximately one-third of nursing home residents die within one year of admission. Unfortunately, despite the frequency of death in LTC, there has been less focus on the EOL experience than in other sites of death.

Activity description Heart failure (HF) can have a devastating impact on the quality-of-life of individuals. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, this activity will review current practices and advances in the management of HF. Potential ethical issues that may arise with individuals and health care professionals (HCPs) will also be reviewed, and, through the use of case study examples, optimal clinical management strategies for HF will be explored.Provided byThis activity is provided by OptumHealth Education.

Exciting, new, relevant topics!Why should you attend? Whether you are just launching your career in the field of transplantation or oncology or you have been managing transplant or cancer patients for years, this accredited educational activity is designed to deliver the information you need for the care and management of these patient populations.

These materials are intended ONLY for those that attended the live webcast on Wed., Dec. 12, 2018.Activity descriptionEnd of life (EOL) is a frequent occurrence in the long-term care (LTC) setting as approximately one-third of nursing home residents die within one year of admission. Unfortunately, despite the frequency of death in LTC, there has been less focus on the EOL experience than in other sites of death.

Activity descriptionIt is well known that patients with multiple serious medical conditions have higher costs of care and require more resources. In a typical fee-for-service model there are limited mechanisms to recognize and address these discrepancies. Risk Adjustment is a model that adjusts reimbursement based on the presence or absence of serious medical conditions such as diabetes or heart failure. Over time, more accurate coding results in more accurate reimbursement.

Children with ASD will find themselves changing and growing as they enter into adolescence and adulthood. There are many factors that go into making the transition to adulthood and independent living as effective and successful as possible for a young adult with ASD. Long-term transition planning is an ongoing process that reflects the continuing development and changing needs of individuals with ASD.

It is well known that patients with multiple serious medical conditions have higher costs of care and require more resources. In a typical fee-for-service model there are limited mechanisms to recognize and address these discrepancies. Risk Adjustment is a model that adjusts reimbursement based on the presence or absence of serious medical conditions such as diabetes or heart failure. Over time, more accurate coding results in more accurate reimbursement.

It is well known that patients with multiple serious medical conditions have higher costs of care and require more resources. In a typical fee-for-service model there are limited mechanisms to recognize and address these discrepancies. Risk Adjustment is a model that adjusts reimbursement based on the presence or absence of serious medical conditions such as diabetes or heart failure. Over time, more accurate coding results in more accurate reimbursement.